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Montreat College

Montreat, North Carolina 28757-1267

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Known for computer science — close-knit campus

Montreat College is a private institution in Montreat with particular strength in computer science and business.

A small campus of 750 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,151 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,328.

Established
1916
Mascot
Calvin the Cavalier
Type
Private college
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division II

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66%Acceptance
SAT Avg
750Students
12:1Student:Faculty
41%Grad Rate
$45,151Earnings 10yr
$26,328Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Montreat College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate65.5%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

65.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$33,860
Room & Board$10,730
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$45,829
Average Net Price$26,328
Median Debt at Graduation$25,813
Monthly Payment (10yr)$274

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,717
$30–48K$23,372
$48–75K$26,184
$75–110K$28,027
$110K+$29,514

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$26,328

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,875

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (43)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
750
Gender Split
46% / 54%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Black 12%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate40.6%
Freshman Retention62.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,763
8 Years$44,336
10 Years$45,151

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,300
Men
$52,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

95Average

Estimated from NC state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K
87 mi(151 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
177 mi(307 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
205 mi(355 min)

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